Normally I don't like loading much above the firebrick level. The firebrick height is less than 15" high. Not sure what the folks in Jotul ME would recommend here, but it would be good to know. If loaded to the 9" level it would be a 2 cu ft stove.
IH3444 said:Am I missing something as to how fire boxes are calculated? Do we then go to a 95 percent overall. Stating a 5 percent reduction for other components inside the stove?
The Harman states a 2.3 cuft box. Wonder how they measure theirs.
branchburner said:I think that Rangeley is going to be a real hit - what's not to like?
►►OhioBurner◄◄™ said:I'd take the F400, 500, 600 any day over this for looks...
JotulF50TLguy said:Also, Jotul suggests placing the thermometer on either of the 4 corners of the silver top lid, but had me put it in the center when I did the break in fires...where should it go? Center or corners? Also, do anyone recommend putting a probe thermometer into the dbl wall stove pipe to see what the temps are in there?
IH3444 said:Hello and welcome F50 Guy,
I also would like to thank you for your purchase, and review of the F50TL. I was wondering why you replaced your VC Encore so soon? And what made you decide on the Jotul F50TL Rangeley? I personally like it for it's simplictic looks, and that it's a fully welded firebox design. Jacketed to aid with being a convection stove. I also like the steel sides. Look sleek to me. Maybe definetly some heat transfer differences between sheet steel, and cast iron sides. I'm sure someone here knows more about that than me. And almost certain there is some advantage with the cast sides, such as a gentler heat transfer, as also with soapstone. Did you get the steel sided one, or the cast sided one? I am also thinking along the same lines of installing a key damper when I install mine. I have a strong draft now with my older stove. The damper helps alot. Do you also mine me asking along with which model you have, and as to how much you paided for your Jotul? Pictures would be wonderful if you can post some. I too am not too keen on using the top load feature, but of course will try it out. Who knows, I may enjoy it.
IH3444
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